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RA08 VLG

2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8

Black Petrol 644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,907 mi
Last recorded36,907 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK814,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 VLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 650 FK8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine644cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,907 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 36,898 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear damper linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,679 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jun 2017 33,679 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,250 miles

Exhaust noisey

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 25,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Exhaust noisey

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,344 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,346 miles

slight misfire

Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,244 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8?

Based on 8,308 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 105
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
Drive chain excessively loose 18
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RA08 VLG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 in Black with a 644cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA08 VLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 VLG registered?

RA08 VLG is a 2008 Suzuki Gsx 650 FK8, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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